Couple may be linked to several burglaries

Published: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 5:46 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 5:46 p.m.

ANTHONY — A couple who was taken into custody Friday after sheriff’s deputies say they were caught burglarizing an Anthony residence may be responsible for other burglaries, according to officials.

At 11:05 a.m., deputies went to the 4400 block of Northeast 112th Lane in reference to someone breaking into a home.

The homeowner and her boyfriend told deputies that when they arrived home, they noticed a green Toyota four-door vehicle driven by a woman on the property.

Upon seeing them, the driver fled, leaving behind a man who apparently is the woman’s boyfriend. The man was seen exiting the home through the back door carrying a pillowcase that contained items, deputies said.

Deputies were able to catch the driver following a traffic stop, and later the man seen exiting the home was caught through use of a K-9 unit. Deputies also recovered the pillowcase on the side on the road, not far from the property.

Inside the pillowcase was approximately $9,000 worth of jewelry that deputies said belong to the homeowner, and a black zippered hoodie, which was identified as a piece of clothing being worn by the male suspect who had exited the home.

The male suspect, identified as Timothy Wayne Duvall, 34, denied any involvement in the burglaries and declined further comment, officials said.

Duvall’s alleged accomplice, girlfriend and driver of the getaway car, Devon Marie Reynolds, admitted to Detective Greg Spates that her boyfriend had burglarized at least five homes in Anthony and Silver Springs area, officials said.

Detectives estimate more than $40,000 worth of items was stolen from the residences located in Anthony and Silver Springs.

While Spates was interviewing the 22-year-old woman, Detective James Hoydic prepared a search warrant for the couple’s residence located in the 7000 block of Northeast 36th Avenue.

There, Hoydic recovered what he said was property from other burglaries.

Detectives said they are not naming the items found, as they first have to sort through the goods, then contact the victims. Detective Walter Ray assisted fellow detectives in the case.

Hoydic said detectives have been noticing a trend throughout the county, especially in Sparr and Anthony, where homes are burglarized and jewelry, perfume, make-up and other households goods are being taken and placed in pillowcases.

Extra deputies, the detective said, were strategically placed at various places and when they had received the call about the Anthony burglary, were nearby to capture the suspects.

At their first appearance at the Marion County Jail in front of Judge Sarah Ritteroff Williams, Reynolds, charged with burglary, said she has two children, ages 3 and 5, and they live with her and her boyfriend. Duvall is not the children’s father, Reynolds said, adding she doesn’t receive child support.

Appointed a public defender, the unemployed Reynolds was given $5,000 bond.

Outside the courtroom, Reynolds, who locally doesn’t have a criminal record, refused to talk with a Star-Banner reporter.

Duvall, who state records show has served time in prison for numerous burglaries and two counts of child abuse and has been released since Jan. 19, 2012, told the judge he takes care of Reynolds and does tattoo work.

Faced with several burglary and grand theft charges, Duvall’s bond was set at more than $80,000.

In an interview with a Star-Banner reporter at the conclusion of his first appearance, Duvall admitted to being the one who committed Friday’s burglary, and swears it was the only one.

“She’s saying that to get herself out of it,” Duvall said about the other burglaries that Reynolds accused him of doing.

Duvall said he knows who did the burglaries that his girlfriend pinned on him, but won’t say who.

Asked if he went along with the mysterious person, he said he didn’t. He also wouldn’t say if his girlfriend or anyone else was the ring leader.

Detectives are asking anyone who has been a victim of a burglary and a pillowcase is missing can call Hoydic at 438-5925.

<p>ANTHONY — A couple who was taken into custody Friday after sheriff's deputies say they were caught burglarizing an Anthony residence may be responsible for other burglaries, according to officials.</p><p>At 11:05 a.m., deputies went to the 4400 block of Northeast 112th Lane in reference to someone breaking into a home.</p><p>The homeowner and her boyfriend told deputies that when they arrived home, they noticed a green Toyota four-door vehicle driven by a woman on the property.</p><p>Upon seeing them, the driver fled, leaving behind a man who apparently is the woman's boyfriend. The man was seen exiting the home through the back door carrying a pillowcase that contained items, deputies said.</p><p>Deputies were able to catch the driver following a traffic stop, and later the man seen exiting the home was caught through use of a K-9 unit. Deputies also recovered the pillowcase on the side on the road, not far from the property.</p><p>Inside the pillowcase was approximately $9,000 worth of jewelry that deputies said belong to the homeowner, and a black zippered hoodie, which was identified as a piece of clothing being worn by the male suspect who had exited the home.</p><p>The male suspect, identified as Timothy Wayne Duvall, 34, denied any involvement in the burglaries and declined further comment, officials said.</p><p>Duvall's alleged accomplice, girlfriend and driver of the getaway car, Devon Marie Reynolds, admitted to Detective Greg Spates that her boyfriend had burglarized at least five homes in Anthony and Silver Springs area, officials said.</p><p>Detectives estimate more than $40,000 worth of items was stolen from the residences located in Anthony and Silver Springs.</p><p>While Spates was interviewing the 22-year-old woman, Detective James Hoydic prepared a search warrant for the couple's residence located in the 7000 block of Northeast 36th Avenue.</p><p>There, Hoydic recovered what he said was property from other burglaries.</p><p>Detectives said they are not naming the items found, as they first have to sort through the goods, then contact the victims. Detective Walter Ray assisted fellow detectives in the case.</p><p>Hoydic said detectives have been noticing a trend throughout the county, especially in Sparr and Anthony, where homes are burglarized and jewelry, perfume, make-up and other households goods are being taken and placed in pillowcases.</p><p>Extra deputies, the detective said, were strategically placed at various places and when they had received the call about the Anthony burglary, were nearby to capture the suspects.</p><p>At their first appearance at the Marion County Jail in front of Judge Sarah Ritteroff Williams, Reynolds, charged with burglary, said she has two children, ages 3 and 5, and they live with her and her boyfriend. Duvall is not the children's father, Reynolds said, adding she doesn't receive child support.</p><p>Appointed a public defender, the unemployed Reynolds was given $5,000 bond.</p><p>Outside the courtroom, Reynolds, who locally doesn't have a criminal record, refused to talk with a Star-Banner reporter.</p><p>Duvall, who state records show has served time in prison for numerous burglaries and two counts of child abuse and has been released since Jan. 19, 2012, told the judge he takes care of Reynolds and does tattoo work.</p><p>Faced with several burglary and grand theft charges, Duvall's bond was set at more than $80,000.</p><p>In an interview with a Star-Banner reporter at the conclusion of his first appearance, Duvall admitted to being the one who committed Friday's burglary, and swears it was the only one.</p><p>“She's saying that to get herself out of it,” Duvall said about the other burglaries that Reynolds accused him of doing.</p><p>Duvall said he knows who did the burglaries that his girlfriend pinned on him, but won't say who.</p><p>Asked if he went along with the mysterious person, he said he didn't. He also wouldn't say if his girlfriend or anyone else was the ring leader.</p><p>Detectives are asking anyone who has been a victim of a burglary and a pillowcase is missing can call Hoydic at 438-5925.</p>